[Bethany]

When do you start your holiday baking? I think it is a little early to do too much, but I am going to make some cookies with my little one this week.

[leeti]

The first cook day is the 1st of the month for the holiday treats. We tend to have cookies in the house at least once a month so for us its not a big deal to break them out early, now for holiday cookies we will usually do a few batches (and they go quick).

[EmeliaDay]

It really depends on what I want to bake. Some things like breads I can do early and freeze along with some other sweets that freeze good. Normally about two to three weeks a head is when I like to get started if I have a lot to do.

[Hacha]

Fudge will keep pretty long if it's stored in the freezer or refrigerator. I do batch after batch to give away. I also like to make up my cookie dough and freeze it instead of baked cookies. They taste better if they're fresh baked so I freeze the dough instead of the cookies.

[tinas]

Anytime after the 13th, we count down the days by that point for all of the kids in the family so its a great way to be able to have extra helpers in the kitchen and count down the days. We also setup a large calender whiteboard for the kids to help mark off each day.

[Livvie]

It is never too early to start baking. You can freeze things and then pull them out when it's closer to the Holidays. We have been baking for a few weeks.

[flower]

We usually start the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I get together with my mom and my sisters and we make candy and bake. I do bake with my kids too throughout the month of December.

[Brianiac]

I've been participating in a cookie swap for years. We make up at least 8 dozen of any one cookie and then bring them to a central place and exchange. It makes it much easier to have a variety.